Host Christi Tasker sits down with Pfizer whistleblower Justin Leslie for an in-depth conversation about investigative journalism, Project Whistleblower, corporate accountability, and the personal sacrifices involved in speaking publicly.

What motivates someone to leave a promising scientific career and become one of the most recognizable whistleblowers in the pharmaceutical industry?

In this episode of Patriots Perspective, host Christi Tasker and co-host Penny La Shepard welcome Justin Leslie, a former Pfizer contractor and creator of the documentary Project Whistleblower.

Justin shares his perspective on working inside Pfizer during the COVID-19 pandemic, explains why he chose to document his experiences, and discusses his subsequent work with Project Veritas and O’Keefe Media Group. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on investigative journalism, the personal costs of whistleblowing, and the importance of acting in accordance with one’s convictions. Christi also recounts her own experience participating in undercover journalism and offers additional context from her interactions with Justin during those investigations.

What You’ll Learn

During this interview, you’ll hear a discussion about:

✔ Justin Leslie’s path from graduate student to Pfizer contractor

✔ Why he says he became a whistleblower

✔ Behind-the-scenes stories from undercover journalism

✔ The making of Project Whistleblower

✔ Christi Tasker’s firsthand experience working with Justin during investigative assignments

✔ Challenges whistleblowers face after speaking publicly

✔ The importance of integrity in investigative journalism

✔ The role citizen journalists can play in uncovering information

✔ How documentaries are researched and produced

✔ Why long-form interviews remain important in independent media

Featured Quote

“If your price is not your life, then you are for sale.” 

Key Takeaways

• Justin Leslie discusses his experience working as a contractor at Pfizer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Christi Tasker shares her experience participating in undercover journalism assignments with Justin.
• The interview explores the creation of Project Whistleblower and Justin’s reasons for producing the documentary.
• The discussion examines the challenges whistleblowers often face after speaking publicly.
• The conversation emphasizes integrity, investigative journalism, and independent reporting as recurring themes.